Thankful

Mom and Dad were so gracious to invite us to spend Thanksgiving with them at a cabin near Bass Lake. We were there for 4 days of relaxation and fun. Highlights of the trip:

• Beating the guys at Battle of the Sexes. What what? F-14 Tomcat? Being a tomgirl (and being on Mom's team) pays off.


• Long walk to Ducey's. So what if I had to call for a ride back? I'm pregnant and my leg hurt!


• Turkey Day. I have to be honest. I could do without the food. It's good and all...I mean, I'll eat. But I really love the snacks we have all day long while we play games and watch movies. And what I love more is being with people I love and adore.


• Taking a nap in a comfy chair with my favorite blanket. I know...simple pleasures.

Other random stuff:

• Dad and Mom did dishes all weekend. Don't you miss us living at home? Thanks for being good sports!
• Emily slept in a closet. Cruel and unusual, you think? Psh...she loved it. It was a walk-in closet off the room we stayed in and she thought it was her own santuary. Don't be jealous you didn't think of it.
• The Rock Band infatuation just might be a precursor to the Mindt Family Travelling Band. Ryan on vocals, Jenn on bass, Evan on lead guitar, and Anthony on drums. Dad, Mom, and me are the groupies, I guess. I wish I could share the video...but I've been threatened.
• 'Remember the Titans' never gets old. We watched it...again, and loved it...again.
• Anthony does not fit into a Size Small letterman's jacket. Carrie picked up his jacket and put it on. Anthony took that as an invitation to put her's on. Just for future reference, Anthony: women can put on a men's t-shirt, but that does NOT mean you can wear her's. Double standard? Okay, but it's true.

All this is to say that I am so very thankful for a family that has fun, eats well, and loves to be around eachother. We toasted to the families that we could not be with: North for our Oregon family, South for Ryan's family, and East for the Kansas Mindts. Happy Thanksgiving!